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I mentioned my trip to New York City in my previous post, so I thought I’d share a few pictures this week. Although I enjoyed my visit to NYC, the huge crowds, hurried pace, peculiar smells, and loudness was not for me. At first, it was exciting but after about six days I was over it. Like the saying goes, NYC is a great place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there. Of course, millions (8.623 million (2017)) of people live there and love it and that includes my sister Kathy––to each his own.

I would definitely visit again because there are so many amazing things to see and do. If you’ve never been I do recommend you go at least once. You won’t be disappointed.

Hurrying Human Tides

New York

The Big Apple

Fast walkers devour streets

My leisurely Miami pace

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St Patrick’s Cathedral seemed incongruous in the midst of the surrounding modern skyscrapers. I was mesmerized by this palatial church’s architecture and luxurious adornments.

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We saw King Kong on Broadway and we loved it! I was so impressed with the puppeteers. They controlled every facial gesture and movement the giant ape made and they almost disappeared into the shadows on the stage as they did so, except in times when they wanted you to see them––it was fascinating.

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Another thrilling part of my trip was visiting the New York Public Library. What an iconic building! The literary treasures they must have stashed away in there. There were special areas where the public could not enter, so of course, my imagination went crazy wondering what literary masterpieces must be hidden from the masses.

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Well, I hope you enjoyed my Cinquain poem and the NYC pictures I shared. Thank you for stopping by and have a happy Friday!

50 Responses to “Poetry Friday ~ Beginning & Consume”

Great poem and thanks for sharing, Vashti. I’ve been to New York a few times, but always for short visits, and I guess it didn’t get overwhelming, but I know what you mean. King Kong looks wonderful and libraries… Irresistible! Have a great weekend!

Love all your pictures, Vashti. King Kong looks amazing. It’s a dream of mine to see a show on Broadway. I think my small town stroll wouldn’t go over well with New Yorkers, either along with the full time manners…lol. Have a great weekend and week:)

Hi, Denise! You should definitely plan to see a show on Broadway. We got really lucky with our seats King Kong was practically on top of us. Ha, ha! It was a great experience. You have a wonderful weekend too! ❤ xo

Hi, Priscilla! I was very impressed with the cathedral’s pristine condition. There isn’t a scratch on a pew or anything. They really keep it up and I’m sure there are many wealthy people that make donations to it. It’s an amazing place. The pictures really don’t do it justice. Enjoy your weekend! 😀 xo

Loved the poem, Vashti! Thanks so much for sharing these great images. I don’t think I’d ever find enough time to explore the library. I have to wonder about those inaccessible areas. Eeek … shades of Dan Brown.

Yay! I’m happy you enjoyed the poem. Thank you! Well, good luck with that because there were keypads by the doors and I saw someone come out wearing a lab coat and white gloves. I was dying of curiosity. Yes, very Dan Brown. Ha, ha. ❤ xo

Thank you very much, Linda! I’m happy you enjoyed it. I’m sure they do display their hidden treasures to small elite groups for charity events where lots of money is donated to the library (wink-wink). 😀 xo

What a fabulous post, Vashti. The cathedral is amazing and I also love libraries. When we visited Canterbury Cathedral in 2016 we saw a second addition book of Shakespeare’s play. So awesome. I can’t share to FB any more. So annoying.

It was a wonderful trip. It isn’t that I can’t walk fast, it’s that I choose to take my time. As I stroll I’m observing everything around me and taking it all in. People, architecture, trees, flowers, birds . . . it all goes into the “Author Box” in my brain for future reference. What’s the point of visiting a new city if you’re going to rush by everything? 😉 xo

King Kong is an amazing show. I was so curious to see how they were going to put a giant gorilla on stage. They did a great job and at times King Kong seemed real. Yes! It was a different world once you went into the library.

Amazing, Vashti! The pictures and poem are a delight to see and read. I’m much like you, crowds and fast pace make me anxious. Cheers to you and awesome adventures! Thanks a bunch for sharing your travels with us. Amazing! 🙂

I love your cinquain, Vashti. You tell a great story in so few words. The photos are fabulous. I’m a city girl so I wouldn’t mind the fast pace of NYC. But when I visit cities like NYC, I’m okay to do lot of things during the day, but not being able to stay late for night life anymore. Well, my dream is to go The Met to see the Metropolitan Opera, even though they do live broadcast and HD in the theaters here in southern CA. Seeing it live at NYC would be at least once in a life time experience for me.